Intro There are many different factors that come into play when dealing with the topic of Strain Theories. The first topic that will be covered in regards to the actual theory itself is the historical foundation of the theory, which is the groundwork for how the theory came into existence in the criminal justice society. An additional factor when dealing with the Strain Theory is the concepts and propositions of the theory. This will explain the foundation of the theory itself. The future of the theory will also be covered; this will explain the prospective things to come for which it will be used. The November 13, 2015 attack on Paris, France will be the basis for the theory that will be discussed. Application of this theory and how it
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The first conjecture is that people learn to acclimate themselves into a certain system of values and ethics, meaning all the people conform to certain values in which they are around (Bernard, Snipes, & Gerould, 2009). The second assumption is that society is too inconsistent in their goals and what his or her means to reach these goals (Bernard, Snipes, & Gerould, 2009). Finally, the last conjecture is the cultural goals and how they are distributed by his or her means to achieve these said goals (Bernard, Snipes, & Gerould, 2009). Strain Theory is made up of a list of things that go hand in hand with each other then turn into a behavior. First, you have social structure which goes with the goals of that certain culture. Once goals and social structure has been established, then anomie or the breakdown or ethical standards of that group will begin to occur within that said cultural group. After this list of things take place, deviance within the certain group begins to occur, this happens because the breakdown of ethical and moral standards has been …show more content…
The future of the Strain Theory seems bright because it explains the actions of people that do certain things in accordance with the way certain groups or people live their lives. Unfortunately, as long as there are human beings on this earth, there will also be a crime that comes along with humankind. This theory helps explain why a new offender or a recidivating offender commits a crime. There is no excuse for committing a crime, but this theory clarifies why human beings commit such actions. The world is continuingly evolving and so are the world’s views and beliefs on certain things. Over the past century, many beliefs on what is wrong and what is right have changed. Certain controversial topics such as gun control, different life choices, or education importance views have changed how society handles these topics. Many different aspects affect why someone may commit a crime. Living conditions, lack of food, or the lack of being able to provide can assist someone in thoughts of committing a crime. Most crimes are committed for a reason, whatever that reason may be, and the Strain Theory explains why someone feels the need to commit such a heinous act against the
The first conjecture is that people learn to acclimate themselves into a certain system of values and ethics, meaning all the people conform to certain values in which they are around (Bernard, Snipes, & Gerould, 2009). The second assumption is that society is too inconsistent in their goals and what his or her means to reach these goals (Bernard, Snipes, & Gerould, 2009). Finally, the last conjecture is the cultural goals and how they are distributed by his or her means to achieve these said goals (Bernard, Snipes, & Gerould, 2009). Strain Theory is made up of a list of things that go hand in hand with each other then turn into a behavior. First, you have social structure which goes with the goals of that certain culture. Once goals and social structure has been established, then anomie or the breakdown or ethical standards of that group will begin to occur within that said cultural group. After this list of things take place, deviance within the certain group begins to occur, this happens because the breakdown of ethical and moral standards has been …show more content…
The future of the Strain Theory seems bright because it explains the actions of people that do certain things in accordance with the way certain groups or people live their lives. Unfortunately, as long as there are human beings on this earth, there will also be a crime that comes along with humankind. This theory helps explain why a new offender or a recidivating offender commits a crime. There is no excuse for committing a crime, but this theory clarifies why human beings commit such actions. The world is continuingly evolving and so are the world’s views and beliefs on certain things. Over the past century, many beliefs on what is wrong and what is right have changed. Certain controversial topics such as gun control, different life choices, or education importance views have changed how society handles these topics. Many different aspects affect why someone may commit a crime. Living conditions, lack of food, or the lack of being able to provide can assist someone in thoughts of committing a crime. Most crimes are committed for a reason, whatever that reason may be, and the Strain Theory explains why someone feels the need to commit such a heinous act against the